liable implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation.
liable to get lost
open stresses a lack of barriers preventing incurrence.
a claim open to question
exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening.
exposed to infection
subject implies an openness for any reason to something that must be suffered or undergone.
all reports are subject to review
prone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something.
prone to delay
susceptible implies conditions existing in one's nature or individual constitution that make incurrence probable.
very susceptible to flattery
sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli.
unduly sensitive to criticism
Example Sentences
Adjective He acts like a tough guy, but he's really very sensitive to criticism. I found him to be a sensitive and caring person.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The world's largest cryptocurrency by market value has been particularly sensitive to the global financial and economic backdrop in recent weeks, rising and falling alongside broader markets. Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Many privacy advocates raised alarms in the wake of the Dobbs decision about the sensitive nature of personal data stored on menstrual-tracking applications used by millions of women. Keith Lewis, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 After July’s unexpectedly strong jobs report—which showed the economy added 528,000 jobs—the Fed will be sensitive to the labor market overheating, said economists at investment bank Credit Suisse. Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 30 Aug. 2022 The tech-heavy Nasdaq, which is more sensitive to Fed policy, has dropped nearly 7% over the same period. Will Daniel, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, the state is expected to seek a protective order to prevent involved parties from discussing details of the murder case outside the courtroom, citing high pre-trial publicity and the sensitive nature of some evidence. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, wasn’t certain of the timeline. John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Hydrangeas are particularly sensitive to lack of moisture. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, wasn't certain of the timeline.CBS News, 27 Aug. 2022
Noun
Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2022 Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 As a result, Faucher said, job losses are more likely to be concentrated in areas like housing and other durable goods that are interest-rate sensitive, as opposed to services consumption. Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 May 2022 Just as impressive as Smit-McPhee’s sensitive, moving performance—which earned him a best supporting actor nod at the Oscars this weekend—has been his sartorial flair on the red carpet.Vogue, 25 Mar. 2022 In particular, investors should avoid those bonds that are considered interest-rate sensitive. Brian Menickella, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021 Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021 Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin sensitivus, probably alteration of sensativus, from sensatus sensate